Comparing Spansion S25FL512S with Macronix MX66L51235F

APPLICATION NOTE
Comparing Spansion S25FL512S with Macronix MX66L51235F
1. Introduction
This application note compares the Macronix MX66L51235F and Spansion S25FL512S serial flash devices.
This document does not provide detailed information on each individual device, but highlights the similarities
and differences between them. The comparison covers the general features, performance, packaging,
command set, and other parameters.
The information in this document is based on datasheets listed in Section 9. Newer versions of the datasheets
may override the contents of this document.
2. Feature Comparison
Both flash device families have similar features and functions as shown in Table 2-1. Significant differences are
highlighted in blue.
Table 2-1: Features
Feature
Supply Voltage Range
READ (1-1-1) (1)
FAST_READ (1-1-1)(1)
DREAD/DOR (1-1-2)(1)
2READ/DIOR (1-2-2)(1)
QREAD/QOR (1-1-4)(1)
4READ/QIOR (1-4-4)(1)
QPI (4-4-4)(1)
DDR (Double Data Rate)
Page Program Size
Sector Size
Block Size
Security OTP Size
Program/Erase Suspend & Resume
Read Burst Mode
Adjustable Output Driver
FastBoot/AutoBoot Mode
Configurable Dummy Cycles
S/W Reset Command
HOLD# Pin
RESET# Pin
Advanced Sector Protection
Manufacturer ID
Device ID
Package(3)
Macronix MX66L51235F
2.7V ~ 3.6V
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
256B
4KB
32KB and 64KB
512B
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
C2h
20h/1Ah
16-SOP (300mil)
8-WSON (8x6mm)
24-BGA (5x5 ball)
Spansion S25FL512S
2.7V~3.6V / 1.65~3.6V VIO(4)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
512B
256KB
1024B
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes(2)
Yes
01h
02h/20h
16-PIN SOP (300mil)
24-BGA (5x5 ball)
Note:
1. x-y-z in I/O mode indicates the number of active pins used for op-code(x), address(y) and data(z).
2. Macronix offers the RESET# pin in all packages, but Spansion only offers the RESET# pin in 16-SOP and 24-BGA packages.
3. See datasheet for full list of packages available.
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4. VIO support not offered in all package options. See datasheet ordering information.
3. Performance Comparison
Tables 3-1 and 3-2 show MX66L51235F and S25FL512S AC performance.
Table 3-1: Read Performance
Parameter
Normal Read
Fast Read
1-1-1
DREAD
1-1-2
2READ
1-2-2
QREAD
1-1-4
4READ
1-4-4
15pf
tCLQV / tV
30pf
Macronix MX66L51235F
50MHz
104MHz(1)
104MHz
84MHz(2)
104MHz
84MHz(2)
7ns
9ns
Spansion S25FL512S
50MHz
133MHz
104MHz
104MHz
104MHz
104MHz
6.5ns(3.0V-3.6V)
8ns
Note:
1. MX66L51235F Fast Read runs up to 104MHz with default dummy cycles and 133MHz with 10 dummy cycles.
2. MX66L51235F Multi I/O runs up to 104MHz with 8 dummy cycles and 133MHz with 10 dummy cycles.
3. All values in Table 3-1 are maximum.
Table 3-2: Write Performance
Parameter
4KB
32KB
Erase
64KB
256KB
Chip Erase / Bulk Erase
Byte
Program
Page
Program/Erase Cycles
(Endurance)
Macronix MX66L51235F
43ms
190ms
340ms
120s
12us
600us (256B)
Spansion S25FL512S
520ms
103s
340us(512B)
100,000
100,000
Note: All values in Table 3-2 are typical.
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4. DC Characteristics
Both flash series characteristics are similar in primary features and functions. However, there are minor
differences in DC characteristics which should be evaluated to determine their significance.
Table 4-1: Read / Write Current
Parameter
Read Current @ 1xI/O
Standby Current
Deep Power Down Current
Write Current
Macronix MX66L51235F
30mA @ 84MHz
200uA
40uA
50mA
Spansion S25FL512S
16mA @ 50MHz
100uA
N/A
100mA
Note: All values in Table 4-1 are maximum.
Table 4-2 compares I/O voltage levels between the two families. Spansion supports a Versatile I/O Voltage on
some package options while Macronix does not.
Table 4-2: Input / Output Voltage
Parameter
VIO Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Input High Voltage
Output Low Voltage
Output High Voltage
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Macronix MX66L51235F
Spansion S25FL512S
-0.5V (min.) / 0.8 (max.)
0.7VCC (min.) / VCC+0.4V (max.)
0.2V (max.)
VCC-0.2 (min.)
1.65V ~ VCC+200mV
-0.5V (min.) / 0.2VIO(max.)
0.7VIO (min.) / VIO+0.4V (max.)
0.15VIO (max.)
0.85VIO (min.)
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5. Hardware Consideration
The pin assignments of the 16-SOP and 24-BGA packages are identical, with the exception of the
VIO and HOLD# pin functions which are unavailable on the Macronix chips. The figures below show
the common packages and the pin assignments for the Macronix and Spansion devices.
16-SOP (300mil)
HOLD#/IO3
1
16
SCK
VCC
2
15
SI/IO0
NC
RESET#/RFU
3
14
VIO/RFU
MX66L51235F 12
NC
DNU
4
13
NC
NC
DNU
5
12
DNU
6
11
NC
RFU
6
11
DNU
CS#
7
10
GND
CS#
7
10
VSS
SO/SIO1
8
9
SO/IO1
8
9
NC/SIO3
16
SCLK
SI/SIO0
3
15
14
NC
4
13
NC
5
NC
VCC
1
2
RESET#
WP#/SIO2
Reset# signal is internal pull high
S25FL512S
WP# /IO2
DNU means Do Not Use
RFU means Reserve for Future Use
Reset# and Hold# signals are internal pull high
24-BGA (5x5 ball)
MX66L51235F
S25FL512S
5
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
5
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
4
Reset
#
VCC
WP#/
SIO2
NC/SI
O3
NC
4
Reset
#/RFU
VCC
WP#/
SIO2
HOLD
#/SIO3
VIO/R
FU
3
NC
GND
NC
SI/SIO
0
NC
3
NC
VSS
NC
SI/IO0
NC
NC
2
NC
1
A
NC
SCLK
CS#
SO/SI
O1
NC
2
NC
SCK
CS#
SO/IO
1
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
1
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Reset# signal is internal pull high
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Reset# and Hold# signals are internal pull high
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6. Software Considerations
Basic command set and 4-Byte command set of both flash families are similar. Status Register and Configuration
Register definitions are slightly different. Minor algorithm modifications may be necessary depending on your
application. The most common commands are the same as shown in Tables 6-1 and 6-2. Notable differences are
highlighted in blue in Table 6-3.
Table 6-1: Core Command Set Comparison
Instruction
Type
Read
Write
Read ID
Register
Instruction
Macronix
Spansion
MX66L51235F S25FL512S
READ
READ
FAST_READ FAST_READ
DREAD
DOR
2READ
DIOR
QREAD
QOR
4READ
QIOR
WREN
WREN
WRDI
WRDI
PP
PP
SE 4K
P4E
BE
SE
CE
RDID
RDSR
BE
RDID
RDSR1
WRSR
WRR
Description
Normal Read
Fast Read (1-1-1)
1I/2O Read (1-1-2)
2xI/O Read (1-2-2)
1I/4O Read (1-1-4)
4xI/O Read (1-4-4)
Write Enable
Write Disable
Page Program
Sector Erase
Block Erase 64KB/256KB
(1)
Chip Erase / Bulk Erase
Read Identification
Read Status Register
Write Status & Configuration
Registers
Op-code
Macronix
Spansion
MX66L51235F S25FL512S
03h
03h
0Bh
0Bh
3Bh
3Bh
BBh
BBh
6Bh
6Bh
EBh
EBh
06h
06h
04h
04h
02h
02h
20h
20h
D8h
D8h
(64KB)
(256KB)
60h or C7h
60h or C7h
9Fh
9Fh
05h
05h
01h
01h
Notes:
1. Block Erase command D8h erases 64KBytes on the MX66L51235F, but erases 256KBytes on the S25FL512S.
Table 6-2: 4-Byte Command Set Comparison
Instruction
Macronix
Spansion
MX66L51235F
S25FL512S
READ4B
4READ
Fast Read4B 4FAST_READ
DREAD4B
4DOR
2READ4B
4DIOR
QREAD4B
4QOR
Write
4READ4B
4QIOR
PP4B
4PP
QPP4B
4PP4B
SE4B
4P4E
BE4B
4SE
Notes: Address fields are 4-Bytes.
Instruction
Type
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Description
Normal Read
Fast Read (1-1-1)
1I/2O Read (1-1-2)
2xI/O Read (1-2-2)
1I/4O Read (1-1-4)
4xI/O Read (1-4-4)
Page Program (1-1-1)
Quad Page Program (1-1-4)
Quad Input Page Program (1-4-4)
Sector Erase
Block Erase 64KB
5
Op-code
Macronix
Spansion
MX66L51235F S25FL512S
13h
13h
0Ch
0Ch
3Ch
3Ch
BCh
BCh
6Ch
6Ch
ECh
ECh
12h
12h
34h
3Eh
21h
21h
DCh
DCh
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Table 6-3: Command Comparison
Instruction
Type
Other
Instruction
Macronix
Spansion
MX66L51235F
S25FL512S
EN4B
EX4B
RSTEN
RST
EQIO
PGM/ERS Suspend
PGM/ERS Resume
PGM/ERS Suspend
PGM/ERS Resume
RDSFDP
RESET
MBR
(1)
CLSR
PGSP
PGRS
ERSP
ERRS
-
REMS
REMS
RES
4PP
ENSO
EXSO
RDCR
RDSCUR
WRSCUR
ESFBR
RDFBR
WRFBR
RDDPB
WRDPB
RDSPB
WRSPB
ESSPB
RDDPB
RES
QPP
OTPP
OTPR
RDSR2
RDCR
ABRD
ABWR
DYBRD
DYBWR
PPBRD
PPBP
PPBE
DYBRD
WRLR
ASPP
RDLR
ASPRD
RDPASS
WRPASS
PASSULK
WPSEL
PASSRD
PASSP
PASSU
-
Write
Register
Advanced
Sector
Protection
Description
Enter 4-Byte Mode
Exit 4-Byte Mode
Reset Enable
Software Reset Memory
Mode Bit Reset
Enable QPI
Clear Status Register Fail Flags
Program Suspend
Program Resume
Erase Suspend
Erase Resume
Read SFDP
Read Electronic Manufacturer
Signature
Read Electronic ID
Quad Page Program (1-1-4)
Quad Page Program (1-4-4)
OTP Program
OTP Read
Enter Secured OTP
Exit Secured OTP
Read Status Register-2
Read Configuration Register
Read Security Register
Write Security Register
Erase Fast Boot Register
Read FastBoot/AutoBoot Register
Write FastBoot/AutoBoot Register
Read DPB (DYB) Register
Write DPB (DYB) Register
Read SPB (PPB) Status
SPB (PPB) Bit Program
Erase All SPB (PPB)
Read DPB (DYB) Register
Write Lock Register
(Advanced Sector Protection
Register)
Read Lock Register
(Advanced Sector Protection
Register)
Read Password Register
Write Password Register
Password Unlock
Write Protect Selection
Op-code
Macronix
Spansion
MX66L51235F S25FL512S
B7h
(2)
E9h
66h
99h
FFh
(2)
35h
B0h
(2)
30h
B0h
30h(2)
5Ah
F0h
FFh
(2)
30h
85h
8Ah
75h
7Ah
5Ah
90h
90h
ABh
(2)
38h
B1h
C1h
(2)
15h
(2)
2Bh
(2)
2Fh
18h
(2)
16h
(2)
17h
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E0h
ABh
32h or 38h(2)
42h
4Bh
07h
(2)
35h
14h
(2)
15h
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E0h
(2)
2Ch
2Fh
2Dh
2Bh
27h
28h
29h
68h
E7h
E8h
(2)
E9h
-
(2)
1.
MX66L51235F devices automatically clear the program or erase fail flags and do not have an explicit command to do so.
2.
MX66L51235F and S25FL512S devices share the same command opcode, but the command function is different.
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6-1. Page Program Length Alignment
Page program maximum lengths are different between the MX66L51235F and the S25FL512S. Software
modification is necessary if the longer page program length is being used. The Page Program length should
be set to a maximum of 256 bytes and the 1 to 256 bytes to be programmed must fall within the same
256-Byte page boundary.
6-2. Sector Sizes
The MX66L51235F has uniform 64KB blocks that are each subdivided into two 32KB blocks and sixteen 4KB
sectors. The S25FL512S has uniform 256KB blocks. Software adjustments are needed to accommodate the
smaller blocks provided by the MX66L51235F. Please refer to the datasheets listed in Section 9 for memory
organization details.
6-3. Secure OTP Differences
Both device families provide a secure One Time Programmable (OTP) area outside of the main memory
array for user defined storage. The sizes, features, and access methods are different.
The S25FL512S has commands to directly read (OTPR) and program (OTPW) the OTP area and does not
need to explicitly open this area for read and write operations.
The MX66L51235F operates in the OTP area using normal read and program instructions after explicitly
opening the OTP area with the Enter Secured OTP (ENSO) command. While the OTP area is open, the main
array is not accessible. When finished in the OTP area, the Exit Secure OTP (EXSO) command must be
issued to return to the Read Main Array mode. The MX66L51235F OTP area has 512 bytes available for user
data. The user may permanently lock the whole OTP area to prevent new data from being stored there. This
area can optionally be programmed with user supplied data and factory locked by Macronix.
6-4. Block Protection Mode
The S25FL512S and the MX66L51235F use Status Register BP (Block Protect) bits to software write protect
areas of memory. The S25FL512S only has three BP bits (BP2-BP0) and the granularity of the protected
areas is very large. The MX66L51235F uses four BP bits (BP3-BP0) and provides a finer protection area
granularity.
6-5. Advanced Sector Protection Mode
Both device families offer an Advanced Sector Protection mode used to provide volatile and
nonvolatile individual sector (or block) protection and an optional password protection mode, but there
are differences that need to be accommodated if this feature is used.
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6-6 Status Register, Configuration Register, and Security Register
Both devices use registers to configure the flash for operation modes, but there are some differences that
designers need to be aware of as software modifications may be needed. A detailed register comparison is
shown in Table 6-4, Table 6-5, and Table 6-6. If a detailed functional description of register bits is required,
please refer to the datasheets listed in Section 9.
Table 6-4: Status Register
Register Bit
Bit0
Bit1
Bit2
Bit3
Bit4
Bit5
Bit6
Bit7
Macronix MX66L51235F
WIP; 1=write operation
WEL; 1=write enable
BP0; BP protection
BP1; BP protection
BP2; BP protection
BP3; BP protection
QE; 1=Quad mode enable
SRWD; 1=SR write disable
Spansion S25FL512S
WIP; 1=write operation
WEL; 1=write enable
BP0; BP protection
BP1; BP protection
BP2; BP protection
E_ERR; 1=erase fail*1
P_ERR; 1=program fail*1
SRWD; 1=SR write disable
Note:
1. Macronix MX66L51235F Program and Erase Error bits are located in bits 5 and 6 of its Security Register.
Table 6-5: Configuration Register
Register Bit
Bit0
Bit1
Bit2
Bit3
Bit4
Bit5
Bit6
Bit7
Macronix MX66L51235F
ODS0; Output driver strength
ODS1; Output driver strength
ODS2; Output driver strength
TB; 1=Bottom area protect
Reserved
4 BYTE; 1=4byte address
DC0; Dummy cycle
DC1; Dummy cycle
Spansion S25FL512S
FREEZE; 1=BPx write disable
QUAD; 1=Quad mode enable
RFU
BPNV; 1=BPx is Volatile
RFU
TBPROT; 1=boot array protect
LC0; Latency cycle
LC1; Latency cycle
Table 6-6: Security Register
Register Bit
Bit0
Bit1
Bit2
Bit3
Bit4
Bit5
Bit6
Bit7
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Macronix MX66L51235F
4Kb Secured OTP; 1=factory lock
LDSO; 1=OTP lock down
PSB; 1=Program suspend
ESB; 1=Erase suspend
Reserved
P_FAIL; 1=Program fail
E_FAIL; 1=Erase fail
WPSEL; 1=Individual WP
8
Spansion S25FL512S
PS; 1=Program suspend
ES; 1=Erase suspend
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
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6-7. Manufacturer and Device Identification Numbers
Table 6-7 compares the Manufacturer and Device IDs returned by the RDID and REMS commands.
Table 6-7: Manufacturer and Device ID
Command Type
RDID 9Fh
REMS 90h
Macronix MX66L51235F
C2h/20h/1Ah
C2h/19h
Spansion S25FL512S
01h/02h/20h
01h/19h
7. Address Protocol Support
7-1. Addressing Memory Beyond 16MBytes
Both devices support various methods to address memory beyond 128Mb (16MBytes). Some of the methods
employed are different, but the concepts are the same. Depending on the application, the software may require
minor modifications. Please refer to the datasheets listed in Section 9 for more details.
7-1-1. 4-Byte Address Mode
4-Byte Address mode uses the legacy command set but the address field is 4-Bytes instead of 3-Bytes. The
Macronix device uses the EN4B and EX4B commands to enter and exit 4-Byte address mode. On the
Spansion device, 4-Byte address mode is entered or exited by setting or clearing bit-7 in the Bank Address
Register (BAR). After making the mode selection, the appropriate number of address bytes (3-Byte or 4-Byte)
must be used for all commands that require an address argument (with the exception of the Read SFDP
command (5Ah), which always uses 3-Byte addressing).
7-1-2. Bank Address Mode
Bank Address Mode uses one or more of the low-order bits of a bank address register to supply address bits
A24 and above for legacy read, program, and erase commands that use 3-Byte addressing. The serial flash
internally appends the low-order bits from the bank address to the 3-Byte address to form an extended address.
This allows access to addresses beyond 128Mb while still using the legacy command set and 3-Byte
addressing. In Spansion devices the bank register is the BAR. In Macronix devices the bank address register is
the Extended Address Register (EAR).
7-1-3. 4-Byte Address Command Set
Both Macronix and Spansion devices support a 4-Byte Address Command Set which always uses 4-Bytes of
address, eliminating the need to enter or exit 4-Byte Address mode. The 4-Byte Address Command Set (see
Table 6-2) supplements the legacy 3-Byte command set.
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8. Summary
The Macronix MX66L51235F and Spansion S25FL512S have similar commands, functions, and features.
Additionally, the supported package types have identical footprints and nearly identical pin out definitions.
Software modification may be needed to accommodate to differences in the page program size and the block
erase size. Additional software modification may be needed due to differences in status and configuration
register bit assignments and the commands used to access them. A more detailed analysis should be done if
functions such as Advanced Sector Protection, HOLD# pin, VIO voltage, DDR, or AutoBoot are used.
9. References
Table 9-1 shows the datasheet versions used for comparison in this application note. For the most current,
detailed specification, please refer to the Macronix Website at http://www.macronix.com
Table 9-1: Datasheet Version
Datasheet
MX66L51235F
S25FL512S
Location
Website
Data Issued
AUG. 08, 2012
Version
Rev. 0.00
Website
MAR. 2, 2012
Rev. 02
10. Appendix
Table 10-1 shows the basic part number and package information cross reference between
Macronix MX66L51235F and Spansion S25FL512S parts.
Table 10-1: Part Number Cross Reference
Density
Macronix Part No.
MX66L51235FMI-10G
512Mb(1)
MX66L51235FZ2I-10G
MX66L51235FXDI-10G
Spansion Part No.
S25FL512SAGMFI/01/G1/R1(1)/(2)
S25FL512SDPMFIG1(1)/(2)
Package
Dimension
16-SOP
300 mil
S25FL512SAGBHI/21/A1/C1(1)/(3)
S25FL512SDPMFIC1(1)/(3)
8-WSON
8x6mm
24-BGA
5x5 ball
Note:
1. AG: 133MHz; DP: DTR 66MHz;
2. 01: 16-SOP/8-WSON with 256KB sector; G1: 16-SOP with RESET# & 256KB sector; R1: 16-SOP with RESET#, VIO & 256KB
sector.
3. 21: 24-BGA with 256KB sector; A1: 24-BGA with RESET# & 256KB sector; C1: 24-BGA with RESET#, VIO & 256KB sector.
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